Craving Spring

A Mother's Quest, a Daughter's Depression, and the Greek Myth That Brought Them Together

De: Ann Batchelder

Narrado por: Ann Batchelder

ANN IS CONVINCED SHE IS A GOOD MOTHER until her teenage daughter admits to suicidal thoughts. In a desperate attempt to rescue her child, she gathers wisdom from therapy, the 12 Steps, and Buddhist teachings, yet she finds her greatest solace from an unlikely source: the Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone.

Connecting this ancient story to her experience as a traumatized mother, Ann is vindicated in her desire to save her child but also learns the secret to returning to herself. A memoir about honesty, compassion, and trust, Craving Spring explores the pain and beauty of mother-daughter bonds and celebrates the universal desire for renewal.

“A masterful storyteller, Ann Batchelder takes us deep into the heart of a mother’s love while demonstrating the power of myth to illuminate a path toward healing. Craving Spring is a gift to anyone trying to navigate the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship.”—ANITA JOHNSTON, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon

"...circles around the question of what it is to be a parent... Incredibly moving."—NICK FLYNN, award-winning author of Another Bullshit Night in Suck City

"Rich, layered, and insightful. An impressive work both of writing and spiritual reflection."—KEVIN GRIFFIN, author of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps

"Batchelder's compelling story is an irresistible page-turner. This is memoir writing at its best."—LAURA CATHCART ROBBINS, podcast host and author of Stash

"...extraordinary with relevance and profound teachings. Craving Spring is a story of triumph. I highly recommend it.”—TOMMY ROSEN, founder of Recovery 2.0

"Exquisitely written...I will be suggesting Craving Spring for many years to come."—HANNAH SWARD, author of Strip: A Memoir

©2023 Ann Batchelder (P)2024 Ann Batchelder

Beautiful words interwoven with love and acceptance

Anne’s voice is soothing and sincere matching her text’s authenticity and vulnerability. Clearly years went into the hard work that she shows herself and others how to keep at daily through her vivid and compassionate storytelling.